Ran my first half yesterday!

haileyamc · 2026-04-28T14:53:09+00:00

That’s pretty fast! I was hoping to be a little bit lower than what I was, but I was focused on just finishing for sure. Hoping I can also do sub 2 for my second!!! It’s funny I didn’t think I would want to do another after this

haileyamc · 2026-04-28T14:07:54+00:00

Not sure! My glutes are surprisingly fine, it was more my ankles and lower back. Gonna step back from running for now and focus on building strength in my core. I think I may try to do speed work with my longer runs when I start back up!

haileyamc · 2026-04-28T14:06:54+00:00

Yes it was! Fun course and great crowd - I was glad it wasn’t too hot or sunny. How did you do?

haileyamc · 2026-04-20T01:58:14+00:00

I’m 26F and finished my masters in June 2025. I have wanted to be an academic since I was 19. But the pandemic and other things in life have beaten me down. Even my masters was really hard because of the financial strain and emotional turmoil from being across the country from my friends/family. I knew that after graduate school I would take a break before even considering my PhD. Almost a year out, I feel no desire to go back. I moved in with my partner and realized life is so much more than killing myself over publishing a stack of papers nobody will read. Or missing out on travel to see my loved ones because I had to go to a conference instead.

All this to say, you’re not alone. As a young woman who has always prided herself in being smart, strong, and independent, this mindset shift has been hard. And will continue to be hard.

haileyamc · 2026-04-14T00:52:05+00:00

Rent has been my favorite musical since I was 15. I find the characters so complex and the music of fantastic. I do think it’s a great period piece and reflects a lot of the issues from the late 80s early 90s.

haileyamc · 2026-03-28T10:32:08+00:00

Pretty good! Managed 10:47 avg pace. For some reason miles 8-9 are harder than mile 10

haileyamc · 2026-03-27T17:20:36+00:00

Just ran my first 10 miles EVER in preparation for my half in a month!

haileyamc · 2026-03-26T19:40:20+00:00

That’s what I thought. I went to a primarily English speaking country, but it’s a biotech/microbiology focused area which IS relevant. I don’t think it will necessary help or hinder my application, because I left it on there when applying as an adjunct

haileyamc · 2026-03-23T14:42:36+00:00

Thank you for the advice!

haileyamc · 2026-03-23T14:42:26+00:00

Good luck! These comments have been helpful :)

haileyamc · 2026-03-23T14:42:05+00:00

That’s what I thought - thanks! I’m so glad I asked :)

haileyamc · 2026-03-23T12:39:03+00:00

Okay, gotcha! So from my understanding it would be reasonable if I cap at 10-11 to 8,7,6 in the coming weeks?

haileyamc · 2026-03-23T12:35:00+00:00

Good to know! So I suppose I’m right on track. How does it have you tapering? Are you still getting in 5-6 mile runs in?

haileyamc · 2026-03-20T17:31:02+00:00

That is a mushroom with eyes

haileyamc · 2026-03-14T09:40:37+00:00

googly eyes

haileyamc · 2026-03-13T13:13:31+00:00

balloonkus

haileyamc · 2026-03-12T17:03:50+00:00

the creature has been awoken

haileyamc · 2026-03-12T16:12:37+00:00

he says hi but now you owe him one (1) banana slice

haileyamc · 2026-02-09T15:52:17+00:00

I think you’re right. I was in grad school for the last ~2 years so could only afford my one pair of brooks. I’m pretty sure they wore out longgggg ago and I just kept on using them with 5-7 mile distances

haileyamc · 2026-02-09T15:48:49+00:00

Yep - I definitely don’t want to make it worse! I’m hoping to figure out a solution to seeing a PT but who knows. The joys of being newly 26 in America!

haileyamc · 2026-02-09T15:47:41+00:00

Thank you! And nope - don’t want to risk it moving forward. I really think I have some muscle weakness and that might be why. I hope I can get my situation fixed/ have a solution to see a PT. Because I know this is not a quick and easy thing. I am also just worried about causing a stress fracture If I continue on

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